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Greece Greece is a country in the Southeastern point of Europe, occupying an area of 131, 957 square kilometers and a population amounting to about 11,000,000. Athens is the capital of Greece. Mutuality Among Diversity Crossroads of colors, cultures, and civilization are the main characteristics of Greece. A step into the country takes you back to the warmth and the grandeur of ancient and historic Greece that seems to be found only in books. Discover the evolutionary process of influence, experience, and thought in Greece. Greece has a unique and affluent historical past that influenced its locals to gaze optimistically and confidently into the future. The country, despitebeing statistically small, is characterized by its huge diversity. A WTO 15th Placer Welcoming more than 14 million tourists annually, Greece ranked 15th on the World Tourism Organizationlist of countries with inbound tourism making it one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. Attractions Beautiful land...

Earth Studies We, the human race, are becoming more sensitized to the needs of the planet and its environs. With this in mind, many places are offering vacations with a difference. A place and time to learn what we are able to do to lessen the impact we make on the earth itself. Some places even offer courses up to master's level for those men and women interested in ecology. Many of these places are running farms capable of sustaining themselves as well as those in the local community. All fruit and vegetables, for an example, are grown without the use of chemicals and sometimes without the use of machinery! - a very 'hands-on' approach not usually seen in this day and age. One of these ventures in particular is trying to re-introduce the concept of local men and women connecting to the food supply being grown literally in its own backyard instead of buying everything in plastic bags at the supermarket. Accommodation is sometimes on the farm itself or in the local communit...

These terms may sound as if they are at odds with one another but both are on offer, and in the same place, in the United States. Gone are the days when dude ranches were the place to go to get down and dirty with the horses. These days? You are able to ride out and do all those 'horsey' things like rounding up cattle and helping with the branding, but when the day is over you are going to find what is on offer is far removed from the franks and beans from days gone by. Gourmet dinners served with fine wines are the order of the day. What better way to ease those aching muscles and tired bones after a hard days riding than to be pampered by fine dining and excellent service? Today's urban cowboy demands more than your old time cowboys. Imagine you have spent the best part of the year cooped up in an air conditioned, environment controlled, building dealing with noisy telephones and tight deadlines. What better way to get away from it all than to spend the day under deep blu...

Are you preparing for your upcoming trip to Hawaii? If your vacation is within the next few days, you may be getting ready to start your packing. When doing so, do you know what you should bring? If not, now is the time to find out. After all, there is nothing worse than arriving at your vacation destination only to learn that you left something important at home. The most important thing for you to pack is a form of identification. In fact, you should never leave home without a form of identification. If you have a state issued driver's license that should do. If not, a picture identification card is recommended. This can be a recent work identification card, college identification card, or a picture card issued by your state. Even though a passport is not required to travel to Hawaii, if you are coming from the United States, a form of identification is a must. All important health and medical related information should be packed as well. For starters, make sure you bring all hea...

If you are itching to do something different this summer vacation, why not consider a 'once in a lifetime' holiday to England? Historical sites are in abundance, with several of the Queen's residences in easy reach of central London. Most have sections open to the public and offer a unique insight into the history of her ancestors. Art galleries, theaters offering the latest and best stage shows, nightclubs, casinos, London has everything including the 'London Eye' � a huge wheel housing bullet shaped carriages for twenty or so men and women to view the London skyline both by day and night. These are even rented out for cocktail parties and weddings! London also boasts one of the best local transport systems in the world and it is very easy to 'pop-up' all over London in a relatively short time by using the underground railway. It is a great way to avoid the traffic jams also! But England is more than just London. Take a trip out to Oxford or Cambridge, the ...

The kids are staying with the grandparents, the summer is here, and you have two whole weeks of nothing in front of you. What do you do? A truly superb treat for yourself is to try out a spa vacation. Take time to recharge those batteries and get back in touch with you and/or your loved one. This is able to be a time to kick back, leave your worries at home and be rejuvenated by the many treatments available. How about a specialized massage with sweet smelling oils followed by a fruity facial? Then off to the sauna to sweat out those toxins that have been accumulating all year. There are virtually hundreds of these spas all around the world and most have something unique to offer. Perhaps your idea of 'recharging' your batteries is to lie in a hammock reading a good book whilst sipping exotic drinks from a coconut. Or perhaps you would like to nibble on mangoes and papaya after the early morning yoga session? Whatever your desire, it is on offer. Choosing this type of holiday m...